Zelensky reports Russian plans for North Korean troop deployment
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Russia is preparing to deploy approximately 10,000 North Korean troops to the front lines of the conflict. This development follows reports of increasing military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang, raising concerns about the internationalization of the war and the potential for further escalation in the Donetsk region.
Date: September 30, 2026
Location: Donetsk, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Independent